Some wearables have been around for a while, and some are just being developed. Aside from the recent buzz about the Apple Watch, smart watches, while certainly continuing to improve, aren't the latest in wearable devices: Google and Novartis are currently trying to create smart contact lenses. But whether new or old, wearable devices often have similar goals in common, like aiding professionals in all different fields and helping the general public.
Wearable devices, especially the smart watches and contact lenses, are increasingly important for the medical field because of the amazing ways the technologies could help. For example, smart watches can keep track of fitness and physical health. The smart contact lenses may even help dispense medicine or at least warn the doctor or patient that they need medical attention. According to an article from Clinical Innovation + Technology, even a onesie for a baby is considered wearable technology, which can help monitor respiration and body position.
While wearing a device for medical reasons doesn't seem to involve storytelling, the wearable technologies, arguably, do tell a story: the history of your health and daily routine. These smart and wearable devices have the advantage of literally being connected to you and being able to document and share your life story, whether you're at home, at an event, or in the field working.
But are these devices actually improving our quality of life? Is this a "healthy" way to live? Since these devices are very new, there is not enough research to fully understand health complications, but it's definitely something to think about.
Wearable devices, especially the smart watches and contact lenses, are increasingly important for the medical field because of the amazing ways the technologies could help. For example, smart watches can keep track of fitness and physical health. The smart contact lenses may even help dispense medicine or at least warn the doctor or patient that they need medical attention. According to an article from Clinical Innovation + Technology, even a onesie for a baby is considered wearable technology, which can help monitor respiration and body position.
While wearing a device for medical reasons doesn't seem to involve storytelling, the wearable technologies, arguably, do tell a story: the history of your health and daily routine. These smart and wearable devices have the advantage of literally being connected to you and being able to document and share your life story, whether you're at home, at an event, or in the field working.
But are these devices actually improving our quality of life? Is this a "healthy" way to live? Since these devices are very new, there is not enough research to fully understand health complications, but it's definitely something to think about.
Sources
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Jacobs., S (2014). "What else could smart contact lenses do?" MIT Technology Review.
Walsh, B. (2014). "Looking into the future: Wearables & implantabes." Clinical Innovation + Technology.
Consumer Reports. (2014). "Smart watch review."
Jacobs., S (2014). "What else could smart contact lenses do?" MIT Technology Review.
Walsh, B. (2014). "Looking into the future: Wearables & implantabes." Clinical Innovation + Technology.